Arabic Every Day

"We are extremely grateful for our children's Arabic teacher, Mrs. Rafah. Her dedication and engaging teaching style have ignited our children's passion for Arabic. Thanks to her specialized guidance, our children are not only improving their language skills but also developing a genuine love for the Arabic language." "Mrs. Rafah's adaptability and individualized approach set her apart. We are fortunate to have her shaping our children's future with Arabic." "Thank you, Mrs. Rafah, for your invaluable work."

"I'm Tomoko. I'm Japanese working in Tokyo. I'm learning the Syrian dialect from Rafah. She is a trustworthy teacher. What helps me most is that she speaks only Arabic during lessons. This way, I can practice understanding her speech naturally. When I encounter an unknown word, she explains it in Arabic using different approaches until I comprehend it. She often uses Google Image Search to illustrate words and provide related vocabulary too." "Highly educated, independent, precise, and honest, she also respects my culture and shows genuine interest in it. I truly enjoy her lessons and always feel time passes too quickly during our sessions."

"I love my lessons with Rafah and have made tremendous progress over the past 1.5 years. When I first started, I had studied MSA for two years but could barely string a sentence together in the dialect. Now, I can hold extended conversations with native speakers about all kinds of topics!" "Rafah always comes to class with interesting subjects and prepared questions, giving lessons both structure and variety. She pushes me out of my comfort zone while still dedicating time each week for free conversation about my interests. This gives me invaluable real-world speaking practice." "She shares fascinating stories about her life and Syrian culture, and has developed an effective teaching method: she lets me speak uninterrupted, then explains my mistakes while documenting new vocabulary and more idiomatic expressions in a shared Google Doc for future reference." "Her deep knowledge and experience shine through, yet she remains approachable and encouraging. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any serious learner."

"Rafah is an amazing teacher! The lessons are well-structured and organized according to the type of lesson you choose. Rafah is a true professional—patient and genuinely knows how to explain concepts clearly. I absolutely recommend her."

"Another great lesson with Rafah! Even though I'm very busy and can't always practice Arabic as much as I'd like, Rafah remains incredibly patient and provides excellent guidance during our sessions. I always leave feeling more confident in my skills—even after just one hour. Thank you, Rafah!"

"Another fantastic lesson! I've been studying Arabic with Rafah for over two years now, and I've learned so much from her. She's a supportive and patient teacher who explains concepts and grammar with exceptional clarity. She always comes to class with engaging materials, and each lesson covers different topics—she encourages me to speak freely while gently correcting my mistakes. I wholeheartedly recommend conversation lessons with Rafah!"

"I truly appreciate the structure of the lessons. Rafah is extremely reliable, and her expertise as a seasoned teacher is evident. The way she revisits lesson material reinforces my confidence in what I’m learning, while still ensuring steady progress. I highly—without a doubt—recommend Rafah as an instructor!"

"Rafah is incredibly kind and easy to talk to—you'll feel completely at ease with her. She has deep knowledge of grammar and language patterns, and she always takes exceptionally useful notes that help you recognize linguistic structures and speak like a native. I’ve worked with many different teachers across various platforms, and she stands out as the best—not only because she’s a native speaker, but because she truly understands the language and how to teach it logically to non-native learners, simplifying it for them. Highly recommended!"

"After a brief exchange in English, we dove into the lesson. Rafah asked if I knew the Arabic alphabet (technically yes, but I’m very slow). She screen-shared a textbook with dialogue excerpts, read one short passage aloud, then had me read part of it. We then switched to a Google Doc where she wrote Arabic words/phrases, provided meanings, and explained grammar nuances (e.g., masculine/feminine endings, ‘your’ vs. ‘my’ suffixes, etc.). We covered so much—greetings, possessive endings, nationalities, and more. It felt challenging but not overwhelming, especially as I grew more comfortable with the alphabet. Rafah left me with clear notes to review independently. Her patience and clarity stood out—she seamlessly wove grammar into conversational context, making it intuitive to absorb. This wasn’t rote memorization; it was learning how to speak naturally."

"I started learning with Rafah because I wanted to improve my reading skills. We covered a wide range of classical and modern poetry and prose. Recently, we decided to focus intensively on listening and speaking. I can’t recommend Rafah enough—she’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and thoroughly professional. The longer you work with her, the more she understands your learning style, tailoring her explanations with the exact words you need to grasp concepts. Hands down, the best Arabic teacher I’ve had in ten years!"

"I've taken three lessons with Rafah so far, and they've been fantastic. I first started studying Arabic 20 years ago in college and have studied Arabic dialects with half a dozen different instructors in the past - all of these experiences were extremely frustrating. What sets Rafah apart is her ability to engage me authentically in spoken language while also explaining the subtle points of grammatical rules. This more formal approach to language cultivation is no longer common, and few instructors seem capable of handling regional dialects as complete language systems with their own grammar and logic. In the past, this made my experience frustrating and full of failures. This time is definitely different."

"I was struggling to pass my Arabic speaking exam—but after working with Rafah for just a few months, I succeeded! She pinpointed exactly how to improve my speaking skills and tailored our lessons to simulate the exam format. Thanks to her, I became completely comfortable with the test scenarios. With Rafah, you get results!"